“Eda’s gonna be so glad Raine isn’t brainwashed!” is a true statement BUT it needs to be caveated with “Eda is gonna fucking murder Raine when she realizes they aren’t brainwashed.”

Eda “You think throwing your life away is gonna help me? Well, it won't. “ Clawthorne? Not gonna smack a bitch?? Eda “I have hired a private investigator risked my life kidnapping you and also attempted to reach you through multiple platforms risking the Emperor seeing it” the Owl Lady? Not Furious??? Edalyn “Stayed up for multiple days post-capture cramming and has been trying to figure out the Emperor’s plan ever since” Clawthorne? Not gonna punch then kiss then punch then kiss Raine ad infinitum??? Lady “fondly reminiscing on their childhood while being terrified they’re injured” Calamity? Not gonna go hell for leather into that castle JUST to tell Raine Whispers what-fucking-for???

Bro Raine has less to worry about from the Emperor and more to worry about from their ex.